I Was Wondering is It Normal for the Exterior of my Vaginal Lips to Be Swollen After Having a Tummy Tuck?

We plastic surgeons must work within limits established by nature, and our commitment to the safety of our patients.  Your photos show a good result.  You will never be rid of all your excess skin after a 135 lb. weight loss.  If there is any criticism your plastic surgeon may be...

If your weight is stable, and you have excess skin and fat on your belly that you can grab with your hands, then you can benefit from a tummy tuck. There is  no point in trying to reach your ideal weight before getting a tummy tuck, if you it's simply something that you cannot do....

Unfortunately no....The muscles have been stretched and pushed apart and to the side and while you can make them stronger with exercise, you cannot move them back into the middle...That takes stitches!!!! And a lot of them!!! And as far as the skin, think of drooping breasts after breast feeding...

Drains are placed after tummy tuck to remove fluids that accumulate after this type of surgery.  Small particles of fat or protein strands may be visible in the drains.  You were correct in calling your surgeon and as long as you have no signs of infection, this is probably entirely...

This can happen after a bilateral DIEP flap for up to a year, especially after exercise or at the end of the day like you described. I would recommend massaging the area and waiting as it should improve with time. The photos show an excellent result. Congratulations!

There are various degrees of ankle sprain from very minor that would be of no consequence to severe.  However, if you have ecchymosis, discoloration and unable to walk, this would interfere with your post-operative recovery.  You need to get out of bed and walk after surgery.  I...